Julia Brenner Email & Phone Number

Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland

- Process organic waste via fermentation to produce fertilizer for local use in soil restoration, agriculture, and research- Develop experimental designs and methodology for analysis of compost output and application efficacy- Write and design educational material for wider public audience- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders for large-scale research- Apply for grants and funding

Oak Ridge, Tn

- Conducted primary research on nutrient interactions and phosphorus adsorption in tropical soils, and assessed relevance and best-fit analyses of sorption models for multi-scale Earth System Models.- Devised experimental soil biogeochemistry methodology for gas flux, enzyme activity, and microbial interactions for wetland soils incubated under varying atmospheric conditions.- Organized and synthesized large datasets for analysis by modelers.- Used, provided maintenance for, and trained others on instrumentation: high-pressure liquid chromatograph, gas chromatograph, and assay plate reader.- Tutored interns and post-Bachelors research associates: edited posters, presentations, and papers.- Worked extensively in anaerobic glove bag.

Reykjavik

• Teaching assistant for undergraduate and graduate-level soil science classes (20 and 5 students, respectively)• Prepared experiments; conveyed information and assisted in fieldwork and chemical lab methodology

Reykjavik

• Advised a professional fellow from Ghana enrolled in the United Nations University – Land Restoration Training Progamme in conjunction with the Soil Conservation Service of Iceland; developed a sampling plan for analyzing soil development under different land management techniques; proofread and critiqued report drafts; coached presentation techniques.

Cockeysville, Maryland

• Worked year-round on organic produce farm; helped plan and implement seasonal seeding and tilling of new plots; shoveled compost for aeration and utilization; collected and distributed compost buckets from local drop-off points; built necessary infrastructure; seeded, weeded, harvested and sorted produce for community pick-up and restaurant sale; coordinated approximately ten volunteers in these tasks.• Established business relationship with local restaurant; organized on-site events.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Maintained in-depth knowledge of fluctuating and extensive seasonal menu; educated co-workers and guests about sustainable agriculture and local suppliers; ensured empathetic and prompt service; assisted kitchen with mise en place.

Reykjavik, Iceland

• Supervised 14-18 college students; devised travel and course itineraries; provided cultural adjustment assistance; supplied tutoring for studies related to renewable energy technology and policy.

Baltimore, Md

• Synthesized and analyzed urban planning projects; interacted with relevant stakeholders; accumulated, organized, and summarized articles for a weekly newsletter read by 70 to 100 followers.

Harvested, cleaned, prepared, and processed winter produce for commercial sale; learned how farms maintain crop quality without pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals

Reykjavik, Iceland

• Supervised 14-18 college students; devised travel and course itineraries; provided cultural adjustment assistance; mediated in social settings; supplied tutoring for studies related to renewable energy technology and policy.

Served as informative liaison between patrons, musicians, and staffAssisted the Managing Director with scheduling, record keeping, and correspondences

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Natural Sciences; Environment And Natural Resources; Soil Science, 4.00

Activities and Societies: • Lectured in the Rockall Traveling Embassy lecture series; discussed soil erosion and restoration in the global.

Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Studies, 3.41

Activities and Societies: • Student Entertainment Company - Co-President: lead a committee that reserves and schedules entertainment.

Renewable Energy And Resource Management

Studied hydroelectricity, geothermal energy/heating, solar power, fuel cells, tidal power, wave power, wind power, resource management.